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Kennedy remembered in Dallas Katy Roden Editor-in-Chief kroden@smu.edu Fifty years after President John F. Kennedy was assassinated in Dallas, the city honored his memory with a short commemoration Friday morning in Dealey Plaza. The brief ceremony of three songs sung by the U.S. Navy Choir and three speeches lasted only 34 minutes in the cold, wet and windy weather. Mayor Mike Rawlings and historian David McCullough remarked on Kennedy’s legacy and inspiration and Rev. Zan W. Holmes, Jr. gave the closing prayer. “It seems that we all grew up that day, city and citizens, and suddenly we had to step up to trying to live up to the challenges of the words and visions of a beloved, yet now late president,” Rawlings said. McCullough recited Kennedy’s own words in his speech. “John Kennedy’s words, again and again, are fired with his love of life and love of his country and its history,” he said. SMU MSA graduate student John Angle attended the commemoration with his mother. “The ceremony lived up to all of my expectations — respectful, meaningful, but a little chilly and wet,” Angle said. “David McCullough is one of my favorite writers and he was fantastic.” The commemoration was the first
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The Dallas Metro Police Pipes and Drums gather to perform during a ceremony to mark the 50th anniversary of the assassination of John F. Kennedy.
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Rev. Zan W. Holmes, Jr. gives a prayer during Friday’s event commemorating the 50th anniversary of the assassination of John F. Kennedy.
public event Dallas has organized to recognize the shooting of the 35th president. Originally planned to last an hour, the ceremony was cut short due to the freezing weather. The crowd in Dealey Plaza grew to about 5,000 as expected, however the introductory performance by the Dallas Symphony Orchestra and closing Air Force flyover were cut from the program. Caren Prothro, SMU trustee and member of the JFK 50th planning committee, said today’s Dallas bears no resemblance to the “city of hate” of the 60s. “We are a city on the move and
we have global impact,” Prothro said. “It’s an exciting opportunity for a new generation of belief again of what Kennedy tried to teach us, which was our capacity to do great things as a nation and as a city and state.” Prothro said the goal of the event was to honor the Kennedy’s legacy and that it was a solemn occasion. A simple black and white JFK portrait hung behind the stage in downtown Dallas and both the American and Texas flags were lowered to half mast.
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A plaque displaying part of the speech President John F. Kennedy was to give the day he was assassinated is unveiled after a ceremony to mark the 50th anniversary of his death.
JFK 50
Protesters demand truth, freedom of speech at JFK commemoration
Jehadu Abshiro Contributing Writer jabshiro@smu.edu A somber tone fell over Dallas, leaving most of the streets empty except for police, media and
Correction: In Friday’s issue of The Daily Campus, in the story titled “Reverend gives sermon, holds Dallas accountable,” the photo purported to be of Rev. William A. Holmes was actually of Rev. Zan W. Holmes Jr. The correct photo can be seen alongside the article online. We regret the error.
protesters during Dallas’s 50th anniversary memorial for John F. Kennedy Friday. At approximately 12:10 p.m., Austin-based radio personality Alex Jones and a group of protesters marched from the Belo Park Garden to Dealey Plaza demanding truth and freedom of speech. A crowd of Dallas residents who were watching the memorial via a screen facing the lot and a handful of independent protesters already stood in the parking lot. A young girl in a pink jacket sat on a man’s shoulders. Several men wore Guy Fawkes masks and another man wore revolutionary era clothes complete with a tricornered hat, knickers, stockings and a white shirt with lace cuffs. Dogs walked in and out of the protester crowd. Signs, fliers, a bullhorn, even a ventriloquist doll, all things not allowed by Mayor Mike Rawlings, were carried by protesters as they gathered on left side of the Main Street and North Market
Street intersection. “Mayor Mike Rawling tells me I can’t hold a sign, I hold a sign,” protester David Griffin said. “You can’t tell people not to hold signs, fliers...The constitution voids that.” Griffin was there not only to defend freedom of speech, but also to “expose the massive fraud that was going on at this event.” “Why did the Secret Service walk away at that moment?” Griffin said as held a large sign with a photo of the moment JFK was assassinated. “For a clear shot,” he said. Jones continued to broadcast his radio show as the crowd chanted various phrases. “Truth and justice,” the protesters chanted as “America the Beautiful” was sung moments before the bells rang at 12:30 p.m. The Coalition of Political Assassinations also had a demonstration. Members of the organization were wearing yellow shirts with the image of a 50-cent coin with a bullet hole in the JFK’s head. COPA members passed
out fliers to an event planned later that day that discussed the JFK assassination. “I am here to get the truth uncovered, the cover up by the U.S. government,” said member Rupert Robinson. “JFK assassination changed the course of history.” Robinson took a train from Georgia to demonstrate. Middle school students in the AVID program and their teacher drove from Rusk, Texas, two and half hours away from Dallas, to be at the memorial. They stood intermixed with Dallas residents and protesters. “I wanted them to be part of history,” teacher Brandy Cook said. “They don’t know this. It’s part of their grandparents’ and their parents’ history.” The class had been studying JFK for the past weeks and planned on attending the Sixth Floor Museum after the memorial, “Like the protesters, they were scared, ” Cook said. “It’s
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Protestors hold up “Impeach Obama” signs from Alex Jones’s website Infowars.com during Friday’s commemoration.
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Thanksgiving Day doesn’t have to ruin a healthy diet Samantha Peltier Health & Fitness Editor speltier@smu.edu Thanksgiving is a time for family, friends and as much food as can be physically stuffed onto a dinner plate. American society is normally obsessed with food, but Thanksgiving Day definitely takes the cake for “the day that revolves around dinner.” But just because Thanksgiving involves a huge dinner, does not mean that your dinner has to be fat filled. Here are a few simple times to make this year’s Thanksgiving Day one that won’t ruin your waistline. Turkey Trot Local communities everywhere are embracing a tradition of early morning Thanksgiving runs and races. Don’t be afraid of missing the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade, because most races finish before Santa and his reindeer enter Macy’s Herald Square. This year Dallas is hosting its’ 46th annual One Bank Dallas Turkey Trot run. It starts at 9 a.m. at City Hall Plaza downtown. Runners can choose to enter a 5k run/walk or an 8-mile race. This is a great way to get off the couch and enjoy Dallas’
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Thanksgiving is about not only the bounty of food, but it is also about the people we are thankful for.
amazing weather. Running can also help reduce the stress that usually accompanies family holidays. Important Meal of the Day Most people view dinner as the most important meal on Thanksgiving Day, but it is crucial to not forget about eating a healthy breakfast. Saving up calories, and stomach space, might make your appetite soar out of control when you finally make it dinner. By eating a small breakfast, the body won’t be starving come dinnertime. Breakfast can include egg whites and whole-grain toast, or a bowl of low-fat cereal with cold milk and a favorite
breakfast beverage. Cooking the Turkey A whole turkey can be daunting to first-time Thanksgiving chefs. If you are worried about ruining the family dinner by messing up the turkey, buying and cooking just the turkey breast might be a solution. The breast meat has less calories than its’ darker brother. Also, just cooking the turkey breast will cut down on cooking time. But if the family cannot celebrate Thanksgiving without a whole bird, stay away from higher fat self-basting turkeys. It also goes without saying that you should not deep-fry the turkey, if not for your waistline than for your personal safety.
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“Five Centimeters per Second” Showing, Hughes-Trigg Theater, 7:30 p.m. to 8:45 p.m.
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Men’s basketball vs. Sam Houston State, Curtis Culwell Center, ESPN3, 7 p.m.
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Foreign Cloth, Local Habits: Clothing, Regalia and the Art of Conversation in the Early Modern Kingdom of Kongo, Meadows Museum, Smith Auditorium, 5:30 p.m.
Women’s volleyball vs. Houston, Houston, Texas, 5 p.m.
Go Easy on the Gravy Gravy goes well on mashed potatoes, turkey and, well, anything on the dinner plate. But this yummy flavorfilled sauce does not come without consequences. Gravy can hold most of the calories on the dinner plate. This is because the majority of people use turkey drippings in their gravy. Instead, think about trying a low-fat broth-based gravy or vegetarian gravy. Dress It, Don’t Stuff It When it comes to the dressing, cooking it in a casserole dish, instead of stuffing it in the turkey, can cut down the calorie count. Vegetables can take the place of the dressing inside the turkey,
NOVEMBER 21 Time Reported: 1:03 AM. Time Occurred: 1:03 AM. Date Occurred: 11/21/2013: Consumption of Alcohol by a Minor/ Possession of Fictitious License or ID. George W. Bush Presidential Library Grounds. A student was referred to the Student Conduct Officer for underage drinking and having a fake ID. Closed. Time Reported: 3:49 PM. Time Occurred: 3:49 PM. Date Occurred: 11/21/2013. Fire Alarm. Perkins Chapel. Maintenance
Ingredients - 2 large sweet potatoes, peeled and cubed - 2 tablespoons unsalted butter - 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt - 1 chipotle chile pepper in adobo sauce, chopped - 1 teaspoon adobo sauce, from the pepper can Directions Put the sweet potatoes in a steamer basket and put the steamer in a large pot of simmering water that is 1 inch
from the bottom of the basket. Cover and steam over medium-high heat for 20 minutes, or until the sweet potatoes are fork-tender. Remove the steamer basket, pour the water out of the pot and dump the sweet potatoes into the pot. Add the butter and salt and mash with a potato masher. Add the chile and sauce and continue mashing to combine. Serve immediately. Courtesy of foodnetwork.com
which will give the turkey a more rustic look. It is hard to slim down dressing, so take small servings and try to stay away from seconds. Take Time and Savor Thanksgiving is not about who at the table can finish their food the fastest. The more time you take to enjoy your food, the more time the brain has to tell you that you are in fact full.
Plan a walk with your guests after dinner and before dessert to take time and catch up on each other’s lives. The walk will also keep you away from the food coma and endless couch time most people experience. Also, don’t forget that Thanksgiving is less about the food and more about friends and family that surround you. They are the should be given thanks to.
employees repairing a steam leak activated the fire alarm system. Closed.
University Park Jail for underage drinking and having a fake ID. Closed.
Time Reported: 11:19 PM. Time Occurred: 11:19 AM. Date Occurred: 11/21/2013. Fire Alarm. Mary Hay Hall. A steamer activated the alarm at this location. Closed.
Time Reported: 6:46 AM. Time Occurred: 12:00 AM to 6:46 AM. Date Occurred: 11/22/2013. Criminal Mischief. 6100 Bishop Blvd. A concrete trash can at this location was turned over and broken. Open.
NOVEMBER 22 Time Reported: 1:58 AM. Time Occurred: 1:58 AM to 2:22 AM. Date Occurred: 11/22/2013. Consumption of Alcohol by a Minor. 6212 Bishop Blvd. A student was cited, arrested and booked into the
Time Reported: 2:30 PM. Time Occurred: 2:30 PM. Date Occurred: 11/22/2013. Possession of Drug Paraphernalia. Boaz Hall. A student was cited, referred and released for having drug paraphernalia in his room. Closed.
With Black Friday and Cyber Monday right around the corner, The Daily Campus offers the 2013 Gift Guide. From gourmet treats to cozy gear to the hottest gadgets, we’ve made our choices of the best gifts to give this holiday season. Our food editor has the list of delicious treats. Our style editor will tell you where to get affordable gifts for your friends.The arts and entertainment desk found the newest technology and best SMU spirit gift — it even supports a charitable cause. Look inside to find the gifts sure to please everyone on your list.
It’s the season of giving and we’ve found the gifts fit for every Mustang, so get shopping!
Gift ideas for friends and family
People might convince themselves that they don’t need anything from the smorgasbord of stocking stuffers lining the shelves at grocery stores. But that doesn't mean that they won't accept an excuse to abandon the last New Year’s resolution they made in honor of the season of giving. Whether you’re shopping for a friend, your significant other or a party, here are the sweet treats and savory delights everyone knows they can’t resist. MALLORY ASHCRAFT Food Editor mashcraft@smu.edu
For your best friend: Trader Joe’s Sipping Chocolate, $3.99 Thick, rich, and smooth, this chocolate is more than a simple cup of hot cocoa. It’s inspired by European tradition, and it’s perfect for savoring slowly on a cold winter’s night.
For your girlfriend: Chocolate Passport, $9.99 at Trader Joe’s Taste the bold flavors of Latin and South America and Africa with 8 bars of chocolate, ranging from 60 percent to 73 percent cacao.
For the foodie: Grand Cru Gruyere Reserve, $19.99 per lb Earthy, warm and rich with slightly fruity undertones, gruyere pairs well with salami and prosciutto, and fresh fruits like apples and melons.
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For your boyfriend: Creminelli Sopressata Salami, $12.99 at Central Market
For your sister: Sister’s Gourmet Cookie Mix, $8.99 at Central Market
Sopressata is the most popular kind of Italian salami and pairs well with cheese and crackers. With flavors reminiscent of red wine and garlic, the Creminelli artisan salami is sure to satisfy a meat lover.
Flour, sugar, chocolate chips and oats in jar are what make up these baking mixes. Have fun with the classic chocolate chip oatmeal cookie mix, or give flavors like chocolate chip mint and chocolate chip oatmeal with cornflakes and coconut.
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For the party: Assorted Chocolate Covered Joe-Joe’s, $6.99
For yourself: Whole Foods Toffee Popcorn Crunch, $4.99
Take Trader Joe’s version of Oreo cookies, dip them in various chocolates and drizzle them with things like peppermint bits and gingersnap sprinkles. You’re welcome. Flavors include: double chocolate, peppermint, peanut butter and ginger.
Because after all that heavy gifting, you know you’re going to need something. That’s when you indulge in Whole Foods’ version of Moose Munch, the quintessential holiday snack.
High tech gifts for brothers and sisters COURTNEY SPALTEN A&E Editor cspalten@smu.edu
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Give warmth with The North Face outerwear COURTNEY SPALTEN A&E Editor cspalten@smu.edu Now that cold weather is finally here, it’s time to invest in some apparel to stay warm when the temperatures drop. When it comes to beating the cold, The North Face is one of the top brands to invest in considering that the sleek pieces offer a lifetime guarantee. Even if it doesn’t snow, everyone still needs an extra layer of protection for the next few months. When looking for gifts for the women in your family, a nice outerwear piece can be a great, thoughtful gift that will come in handy for years. For jackets, The North Face Osito Jacket is a great option that comes in a variety
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of colors. The design is a lavish, soft, silken, fleece full-zip jacket that offers protection from the winter weather. This purchase will stay a classic outerwear choice for many years. If you are buying a present for someone who lives where it snows, The North Face’s Women’s Heavenly Down Jacket is another great gift option. The weight-to-warmth ratio keeps this jacket lightweight while still offering maximum protection. With a water resistant outer layer and internal pockets designed to keep MP3 players and goggles accessible, this jacket is a perfect piece for an avid skier. Outerwear is also a great gift for the men in your family. When shopping for your father or brother, check out The North
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Face’s iconic Denali Jacket. The Denali remains a best seller year after year with good reason. This jacket is carefully designed to provide comfort and warmth with abrasion-resistant fabric overlays at the shoulders, chest and elbows. The Denali is also an ecofriendly choice, 54 percent to 83 percent of the jacket is made with recycled content and the material helps divert waste from landfills and conserve valuable resources. If a vest is a better fit for the guy your shopping for, The North Face’s Thermoball Vest is a lightweight piece that keeps the core warm. The Thermoball’s synthetic insulation system has the warmth equivalent of 600-fill down, meaning optimal warmth without the restriction that comes with wearing a thick jacket.
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For all those who are looking for the best ways to stay up to date with technology, you can’t go wrong with the Sprint Samsung Galaxy Tab 3. The Samsung Galaxy 3 is built for everyone and its sleek, light design makes it easy to take it anywhere. It features a built-in universal remote app, which gives its users the ability to control their TV and DVD/Blu-Ray players. In addition to that, it has more than 750,000 apps to choose from in the Google Play store. It comes in pearl white and black as well. It’s great for quick browsing, and something both tech pros and first time tablet users are sure to love. Ever leave the house dreading the moment when your phone will die? Getting sick of carrying multiple chargers everywhere? Ventev’s Wallport R2200 Dual USB Universal Rapid Charger is great for road warriors and people who are constantly on the go. For only $20 the Ventev charger has
two places to connect any USBpowered smartphone or tablet. So whether you’re an iPhone person or an Android person, both can charge quickly and at the same time. The Ventev charger is useful and does exactly what it promises; it’s a great way to lighten the load as far as having to carry around all those annoying chargers goes. We’ve all had that short -ived moment of joy when we find there’s free Wi-Fi only to realize that so many people are using it, that it’s slow, and next to useless. Novatel Wireless now offers a
solution to that problem with its MiFi Liberate Hotspot. For $50 with a two-year carrier contract, or $170 without a contract you can now have your own uninterrupted Wi-Fi. This is a great option for students or even people who travel a lot and are in need of Wi-Fi at times and places where it may not always be available. The Liberate is touchscreen, small and easy to carry, and offers fast Web connections to up to 10 Wi-Fi enabled devices. Its has 12 solid hours of battery life, enough for a productive day of work.
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Share some SMU spirit Michelle hammond Associate A&E Editor mhammondtova@smu.edu There’s no better way to spread the holiday cheer than with some Mustang-inspired gifts. A great way to bundle up for the cold is with a lovely, royal blue SMU blanket. Who wouldn’t want a comfortable blanket to brave the winter cold with? The blanket is 100 percent poly fleece and comes with an SMU Mustangs logo. The best part about getting an SMU blanket is that when you buy it through the Sleep with a Purpose website you get two blankets and they will give two blankets to local Dallas non-profits like Austin Street Center, Genesis Women’s Shelter, Metro Dallas Homeless Alliance and Family Gateway. It’s a great gift for everyone and it helps a great cause.
Another great way to keep cozy in the winter is with Ralph Lauren’s French-Rib Half-Zip Fleece sweater. This warm and simple sweater is more subtle way to show off that Mustang pride. It comes in grey and navy and has a small SMU logo on the right arm. It’s a great gift for dads, brothers, even boyfriends and is something any guy would want to add to his Boulevard wardrobe. The SMU Bookstore also offers many other great SMU gear that make for great presents for friends and family. If they don’t have one already, don’t hesitate to get your loved ones a comfortable SMU hoodie. They’re perfect for the cold weather or even just to lounge around in on a lazy day. From zipup hoodies to pullover hoodies, the SMU Bookstore offers a variety of styles and colors, so there’s something for everyone.
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Where to find style this holiday season Brooke H. Reagan Syle Editor breagan@smu.edu
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We all love receiving presents. But sometimes, giving the perfect gift can be a bit of a challenge. Instead of racking your brain trying to come up with just the right outfit or accessory, let The Daily Campus do the shopping for you. All you have to do is buy the wrapping paper. Clotheshorse Anonymous, a women’s designer resale store on Preston Road, is every girl’s bestkept secret. “We started 40 years ago but our look isn’t 40-years-old.
We have everything from Gap to Gucci,” said Jan Kennedy, Clotheshorse Anonymous owner and co-founder. Kennedy and her business partner, Nancy Ungerman, got the idea for Clotheshorse Anonymous after a trip to New York City. Ungerman visited Encore, a resale shop so famous that even Jackie Kennedy sold her Hui Couture there, and purchased an Emilio Pucci dress for $28. At the time, there were no consignment stores in Dallas, so Kennedy and Ungerman brought the idea of “The Payless Pucci” to D-town. So if you’re looking for Christian Louboutins to rock at
your next sorority formal, check out Clotheshorse Anonymous. “You can’t get into too much trouble. You’re paying 1/3 of the price,” Kennedy said. Movida Boutique, located just walking distance from campus in Mockingbird Station, offers trendy fashion at an affordable price. Movida Boutique’s jewel-tone statement necklaces, which range in price from $18-$28, would make a great, wallet-friendly present for your best girl friend. Don’t forget to get yourself a cozy, warm, plaid scarf too. “[We draw in a younger crowd because of] our prices and the fact that we carry limited items. We’re
not a cookie cutter type store. Our employees are around their age, so we know what they’re looking for and what styles are in. We make people feel comfortable,” Sonia Aguirre, Movida Boutique’s comanager, said. Last but not least, Shop Douleur is a luxe, online experience that doesn’t break the bank. A sequin, gold dress is priced at only $34.50 and screams New Year’s Eve. It should be on the top of your list to Santa. If you’re looking for something to wear while you cozy up by the fire with a cup of hot cocoa, Shop Douleur’s red, navy and white striped sweater is the perfect complement.
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Stone shares details on Kennedy class Katy Roden Editor-in-Chief kroden@smu.edu
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Dallas Mayor Mike Rawlings observes a moment of silence during the ceremony to mark the 50th anniversary of the assassination of John F. Kennedy.
Radio host Alex Jones showed up to protest Friday’s commemoration of the 50th anniversary of John F. Kennedy’s death.
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A paper cutout of John F. Kennedy Jr. is propped up against the memorial at Dealy Plaza during Friday’s commemoration.
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A banner is projected upon the Sixth Floor Museum during Friday’s commemoration.
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Traffic drives over the spot where President Kennedy was shot 50 years ago.
Tom Stone, a senior lecturer of English, has taught courses involving John F. Kennedy’s presidency and assassination for 18 years. His classes focus on the relationship between history and fiction. “Different historians can look at the same set of facts and draw completely opposite conclusions,” Stone said. “Everything, especially if there’s a whole lot of information about it is an interpertation. It’s a class exploring how sharply defined the differences between genres and disciplines actually are.” Stone said he’s interested in JFK’s presidency because it’s a vantage point to look at many aspects of America in that era. “It is a way to talk about the power and influence of these unseen forces in American culture that really were unseen at the time,” he said. “This secret power that these organizations had to shape cultural perception and memory to control the flow of information and therefore keep the public as in the dark as possible. These things have changed a little but they haven’t changed as drastically as we might think.” Around 200 people gathered at the JFK Memorial Plaza Friday morning, a block away from the commemoration held in Dealey Plaza, to voice their suspicions surrounding the assassination of the 35th president. Stone said that his students have to see that there’s no single way to tell the story of President Kennedy. “Whether we like it or not, that’s just an uncertainty that we have to live with,” he said. “That shouldn’t make us hopeless, it should just make us realize we have to think for ourselves and inform ourselves. And that whatever truth we construct, if we do
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Senior Lecturer of English Tom Stone
it responsibly, that’ll be as true as anybody else’s truth. There are no easy answers; there are no absolute certainties.” Stone thought the city’s recognition of the tragedy that took place here half a century ago was a good decision, as no public event has ever been held before. “A somber, carefully orchestrated, perhaps appropriately timid and bland event is better than no event at all,” he said. “It will give the city a chance to sort of put its best face forward to the world, which is why I think it’s happening.” Despite the controversy and uncertainties surrounding JFK’s death, Stone believes “we pretty much know everything we’re ever going to know.” Like Mayor Mike Rawlings and historian David McCollough expressed in their brief remarks Friday morning, Stone also remembers Kennedy’s inspirational legacy. “I think that while there was naivete in the country and that people were overly trusting of their institutions and of the government, there was also a kind of optimism with Kennedy,” Stone said. “He really made people believe that problems were just there to be solved; that there was no such thing as a problem that America faced that couldn’t be fixed. And I think when he died, some of that just died with him.”
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SMU alumnus, LED light inventor dies at 83 EMILY SIMS Editor-in-Chief kroden@smu.edu
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A protester talks with a Dallas County Sheriff’s deputy after a ceremony to mark the 50th anniversary of the assassination of John F. Kennedy.
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something they would have never experienced in a small town.” The group continued to move around the area behind Dealey Plaza and the Main Street and North Market Street intersection. After the memorial ended, protesters moved into the middle of the intersection, causing roads to be shutdown and
traffic to be redirected. The multiple platforms within the group was apparent as the chants ranged from “Obama is JFK,” “Arrest George Bush,” to just “JFK.” One man yelled about the unconstitutional nature of taxes, a woman held a “LBJ Did It” sign and another held a homemade sign saying “CIA killed JFK.” As the memorial area was being taken apart and rain increased, the protesters continued on until police
action was taken at approximately 1:45 p.m. according to a Dallas Morning News article. No one was injured and no arrests were made. Police did not use chemicals or weapons in pushing protesters out of the area. “I hope conspiracy theorist will put this to rest,” Dallas financial advisor Sharon Washburn said. “It happened. One person could have taken that shot. That guy had marine training.”
SMU alumnus Gary Pittman planned to receive his honorary doctorate from SMU in May 2014 but unfortunately, due to complications related to congestive heart failure, didn’t get the chance. Pittman, 83, passed away Oct. 28, 2013 in Richardson, Texas and now the SMU community has the chance to remember Pittman’s legacy. After graduating from SMU in 1953 with a degree in chemistry, Pittman worked for Texas Instruments where he and Bob Biard, his co-inventor, received the patent for the infrared LED, making it possible for TI to market the first commercial LED product. Biard, who received his honorary doctorate from SMU last May, will give a talk Monday, on the Invention of the LED in room 112 of the Jerry R. Junkins Building. Following Biard’s talk is a memorial service for Pittman at 4:00 p.m. in the Palmer Conference Center on the fourth floor of Caruth Hall. In addition to his honorary doctorate, SMU also honored Pittman with the Lazenby Outstanding Alumnus Award from the SMU Chemistry Department and the SMU Distinguished
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Rawlings announced a new memorial unveiled Friday on the grassy knoll, inscribed with the last words of Kennedy’s Nov. 22, 1963 undelivered speech that he was to give at the end of the motorcade route at the Dallas Trade Mart. The
Alumni Award. Those closest to Pittman describe the inventor as brilliant yet kind. Sogand Shoja met Pittman when he interviewed her for a position at Honeywell Electronics where Pittman was the vice president after leaving TI in 1969. “I was looking for a job and there was a position at Honeywell where Gary was the vice president in 1986,” Shoja said. “So I passed the first level of interviews and the second level was with the VP.” According to Shoja, Pittman was her mentor with whom she credits her professional success. “He was my mentor, I owe him my professional success. I am quite successful as a women engineer and I’m very lucky he was in my life,” Shoja said. “He had this amazing and brilliant mind if he delved into a subject he knew everything about it. He would find ways to relay that powerful knowledge to his audience. It was an enlightenment period for me. He was an anomaly. I would call him a genius.” It was because of Shoja that Gary Evans, an SMU professor of electrical engineering, met Pittman in the mid 90s. “I met Gary at Sogand’s house because Sognad’s husband is an electrical engineering professor at SMU. I work with semi conductor devices, the same time of devices he and Bob Biard invented,” Evans
memorial “will serve as a reminder and permanent monument to President Kennedy’s memory,” Rawlings said. At 12:30 p.m., the same time Kennedy was shot on Elm Street half a century ago, the mayor called for a moment of silence. Attendees included people of all ages and from all over the world.
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said. “I had no idea until I came to Dallas that the LED was invented at TI. When I met him and found out he invented the LED I was interested in talking with him and then I got to know him.” According to Evans, since his wife is deceased and Pittman was separated from his wife, he and Pittman would spend Thanksgiving and Christmas together eating at their favorite restaurant, Denny’s. Both Evans and Shoja recall that, in addition to his brilliance in science, Pittman was also compassionate toward the poor. Evans said that Pittman gave away his money and his car in order to understand what it was like to be poor. “He had compassion for the disadvantage,” Shoja said. “He was concerned with the gaps between the poor and rich and societal issues and he would look at those the same way he would look at data.”
Public admission was limited to a lottery-style distribution and all chosen attendees were subject to a background check and adherence to crowd behavior policies. Dallas police reported no incidents. Unticketed public gathered at the JFK Memorial Plaza a block away from Dealey Plaza or at AT&T Plaza in Victory Park.
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JFK commemoration: Move forward, Dallas On Friday morning Dallas commemorated President John F. Kennedy at Dealey Plaza on the 50th anniversary of his assassination in the cold and rainy 37 degree weather. Mayor of Dallas Mike Rawlings and presidential historian David McCullough honored the legacy of JFK by speaking about how Dallas has moved forward as a city from 50 years ago to the almost 5,000 attendees from all over the world dressed in big coats, gloves and rain ponchos. This was the first time since his death that Dallas publicly paid tribute to the late president of the United States. It was an important event for Dallas to have and it showed how much it meant to the citizens of Dallas and the nation through the turnout from the crowd. Two men originally from England, who had not seen each other for 17 years, decided to reunite at this ceremony in order to celebrate the life of JFK, recognize what he did as the president for this country and to see how much he meant to the people of Dallas. A mother of an SMU graduate student flew in from Nashville for the event because she had grown up learning about the Kennedy family and saw it as a time capsule of her life. An overall message rang true throughout the entire day: we need to move forward, not only as the city of Dallas but also as a nation. This message was highlighted in McCullough’s speech. “John Kennedy’s words, again and again, [stated that] we owe it to those who went before and those who will follow, to measure up, and, yes, perhaps even surpass the achievements of the past with what we accomplish and with the values we stand by,” McCullough said. “America has been a joint effort all down the years and we must continue in that spirit.” And Dallas has moved forward as a city. Mayor Rawlings was given the opportunity to establish the
growth of the city through his words. “The people of this city have been filled with a sense of industry born of tragedy – driven to improve the substance of Dallas, not just the image of it,” Rawlings said. “Today, because of the hard work of many people, Dallas is a different city.” With that speech, Rawlings unveiled a memorial in the Dealey Plaza that has the last lines of the speech President Kennedy wrote to speak the day he was assassinated in Dallas. The ceremony itself was only an hour long — short, sweet and to the point. Which was good, because people began to leave early due to the uncomfortable weather. Chairwoman of the 25-member committee in charge of organizing “The 50th” event, Ruth Collins Altshuler, was honored through a video at the beginning of the ceremony — during which she stated why this event was so important for the city to hold. “We want younger generations to know about President Kennedy’s vision and his important place in history,” Altshuler said. There were a only few protestors scattered in the crowd for the ceremony. Most of them wore bright yellow T-shirts that read, “50 Years in Denial is Enough. Free the Files. Find the Truth.” Many of them were conspiracy theorists that do not believe all the information has been brought out to the general public from the government. Some theories that were shared included ideas that the mafia was involved or that there was more than one shooter. Dallas has moved forward as a city . Yes, a tragic series of events has happened here and Dallas has that hanging over its head. But through this ceremony Dallas was able to pay tribute to a great man and a great president while highlighting the steps the city has taken to become what it is today.
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Dallas for Kennedy, or Dallas for redemption? katelyn gough Assignments Desk Editor kgough@smu.edu The nation — and the world — honored the memory of President John F. Kennedy Friday. About 5,000 attendees gathered in the near-freezing rain to commemorate the life and legacy of the president assassinated in the very spot they all stood. However, in the months leading up to the commemoration, I began to hear scattered views on Dallas’ intention in holding this commemoration — several I spoke to said people were wondering, “Is it for Kennedy’s celebration, or is it for Dallas’ redemption?” When Mayor Mike Rawlings delivered his address during the first half of the ceremony, some of those questions regarding the overall purpose being one for the city rather than the president could have been realized. His speech honored Kennedy; do not be mistaken to that. He spoke of the president in, of
course, the highest esteem and as a life ended far too early. However, to the listening ear, Kennedy was not the foundation of the speech. The Mayor’s remarks were driven by Dallas’ “big goals and big aspirations,” and the fifty years being a time when the city did “turn civic heartbreak into hard work.” The president’s memory was present throughout, but it served as the basis of support to show Dallas’ hard work and met challenges, rather than a speech allowing the city to uplift the memory of the president. Some would say this speech was reminiscent of the attitudes reflected after the assassination 50 years ago—that Dallas itself did not commit the crime, and the tragic event placed under a microscope the bad aspects of Dallas rather than the city’s overall good. Rawlings spoke of Rabbi Olan, whom he said, “called for Dallas to use this tragedy to seek a true transformation.” Rawlings’ own response to such was that due to “the hard work of many people, Dallas is
a different city.” And this is true. Naturally, 50 years creates inevitable change and shifts in a community. And Dallas leaders worked hard for the years immediately following the assassination to “clean up” the image of Dallas so to speak. The political atmosphere shifted; citizens were well aware of the hatred felt toward Dallas, and many wanted to overturn that. But to what extent has Dallas truly removed the argument that it could be a “city of hate?” Hate is a strong word; substitute intolerance, or division. Dallas is a city that holds several cities within its borders— cities seemingly impossible to unite when they reach to both extremes of abundant wealth and devastating poverty. When I travel and tell people I live in Dallas, it is the image of wealth that comes to their mind. The large companies and corporations here; the entrepreneurs and successful young professionals crowd. But that is merely a small facet of Dallas. There is the equally sized portion, I would
argue, in Dallas that exists in the opposite of conditions. In a report released by the Children’s Medical Center of Dallas earlier this month, nearly 30 percent of children 18-yearsold and younger lived below poverty last year—according to the collection of reports, this is effectively unchanged over the past three years. Schools cannot afford to raise test scores, and many homes are entirely unfit to protect a family from winter cold and other weather extremes. There are efforts to improve this, but they appear to be individualized. The city is committed to the “city”—and does not seem to consider these “isolated,” impoverished areas as a fully integrated, equal portions of the city. Dallas may no longer be perceived as a “city of hate.” But if the antonyms of hate are characteristics including love, help, aid and good will, then Dallas, in its full, does not seem to have reached that. Gough is a junior majoring in journalism and theatre.
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A look inside the life of a Christian Copt ashley schumacher Contributing Writer acschumacher@smu.edu Who are you? What do you believe in? And what do you stand for? In America we are never faced with such inquiries nor do we have to worry about them. However in countries throughout the Middle East one’s own life depends on the answer to these very questions. Especially in the lives of the Christian minorities who are discriminated against and persecuted all in the name of their religion. Today, the largest single Christian minority in the Middle East exists in Egypt making up approximately 10 percent of the population, about 8 million Christians. However, these figures have been recently declining at a fast pace. Since the 2011 uprising the removal of Hosni Mubarak from presidency to the replacement of the Muslim Brotherhood’s Mohamed Morsi. This period marked the pivotal turning point not only for Egyptian politics, but for society at large. Morsi, in the short time he was president, drafted
“You’re about to head out to pasture – just wanted to see what you looked like before you got to the gate.”
an Islamic-backed constitution along with an appointment of a Muslim government. This of course exacerbated many of the issues for the Copts who were even more so neglected, abused, and widely discriminated against. Although Morsi has been ousted as of July 2013 his disposition still remains throughout Egyptian society. In August it has been reported that up to 70 churches have been burnt or looted and since then death tolls are continuing to rise. Recently, a wedding massacre took place resulting in four deaths including an 8-year-old, and 19 people injured. Along with no one claiming responsibility for the attack. The Government responded by saying they will find and punish the killers. However, many in the community do not have much confidence or trust judging from past crimes against the church that were neglected or acquitted. Why is this happening? In an interview with Egyptian Christian activist, Adofo Girgis (not real name) describes his life growing up in Cairo and stories of the hardships facing many Christians
to this day. “From childhood we are taught that Islam is the only right religion…the religion teach them that everyone else is an infidel and they want to spread fear among the infidels,” he said. With this mindset instilled in many Muslims today, it is clear the message they have sent towards Christians and many other minority groups in the region. One of the most shocking of the stories that Girgis has shared, was of his Christian cousin who was kidnapped at school to be forced into marriage with an older Muslim man. He hasn’t heard from his cousin since. Though if she were to go to the police or escape she would be thrown into jail or beaten. Apparently these kidnappings happen very often with young Christian women in order to secure control in the majority Muslim region. However, from decades on out Christians have still remained strong and continue to work toward a system where discrimination and persecution is accounted for. As of now, Egyptian Christians are frustrated with the process of creating a more moderate
constitution. They believe that no progress can be made as long as there is a minority radical group on the panel. The Copts fight for the demand of a quota not only for themselves, but for other religious and ethnic minorities throughout the region. Only time will tell whether the law and the implementation will strictly protect minorities from discrimination. Why should Americans care? Now think of the answer to my first question. Who are you? Can you imagine that answer being taken away from you? Can you imagine a world where you are ostracized from family and friends, even beaten and abused just for standing up for what you believe in? The American people have a heart and whether you are Atheist, Jewish, Muslim or any other religion just recognize that these are still people. People that want nothing more than to have equality, peace and a voice. So the question still remains — who are you? And what will you stand for? Schumacher is a sophomore majoring in business marketing and human rights.
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MONDAY n NOVEMBER 25, 2013 Football
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Burcham, Mustangs take the Bulls by the horns Matthew Costa Associate Sports Editor mcosta@smu.edu
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Despite losing senior quarterback Garrett Gilbert to injury, the SMU Mustangs (5-5 overall, 4-2 in the American Athletic Conference) dug deep to take a victory on the road against the University of South Florida Bulls (2-8 overall, 2-4 in AAC) by a score of 16-6. The nation’s leader in offense at more than 405 yards per game left just before the first half ended with an apparent leg injury that sidelined him for the remainder of the contest. In his place, backup quarterback Neal Burcham took over and guided the Mustangs to
the much needed victory. While the first year won’t wow anyone with his stat line of 91 yards on nine of 18 passes, Burcham did lead SMU to two touchdown drives in the third quarter, including a 37yard pass to Der’rikk Thompson just as the quarter expired. Thompson was able to get behind the Bulls’ defense and lunge into the end zone for the gameclinching points. Even with the score by Thompson, the player of the game offensively was senior receiver Jeremy Johnson. The Tyler native hauled in 13 passes for 82 yards, enough to surpass the SMU all-time mark for receptions in a single-season at 98, held by former Mustang great
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Jeremy Johnson (15) set the SMU all-time mark for receptions in a singleseason with 100 so far in 2013, beating USF 16-6 in Tampa, Fla.
and current Pittsburgh Steeler receiver Emmanuel Sanders with 98. Johnson has had an incredible season statistically, hauling in
100 passes for 1,007 yards and six scores. SMU’s only other touchdown came earlier on a 6-yard gallop
from Prescott Line, coupled with a missed extra point, to cement the Mustang score at 16. The play came at the end of SMU’s opening drive of the second half that lasted 11 plays and 75 yards before the talented first-year from Oxford, Mich. capped it off. Line totaled nine carries for 37 yards and the lone score. Although the total was low by SMU’s standards this season, Head Coach June Jones left the rest of the game up to his defense, which held the Bulls to just 259 yards of total offense, including 42 on the ground. The Mustangs also dominated the Bulls on third downs, allowing just four of 15 to be converted, while only giving up 10 first downs total. Another point of pride for the
team was its overall discipline in the game, as SMU only received one penalty in Saturday’s game, a season low. USF on the other hand was set back constantly, gathering 13 for 107 penalty yards. USF’s only score came as the contest was winding down with a 50-yard punt return by Chris Dunkley, but the damage had already been done, and SMU earned its fifth victory in 2013. The Mustangs will be happy to get back to even on the season, but will face their most difficult conference test to date Friday on the road against the University of Houston Cougars. If SMU wins, it will guarantee the program another shot at a bowl win, something this team has every right to do.
SMU vs. Houston
Alabama vs. Auburn
Texas A&M vs. Mizzou
Clemson vs. S. Carolina
UCLA vs. USC
Raiders vs. Cowboys
Cardinals vs. Eagles
Broncos vs. Chiefs
Giants vs. Redskins
Saints vs. Seahawks
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Houston 42-35
Auburn
Mizzou
Clemson
UCLA
Cowboys
Cardinals
Chiefs
Redskins
Seahawks
64-61
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Houston 38-17
Roll Tide!
Mizzou
S. Carolina
USC
Cowboys
Eagles
Broncos
Giants
Seahawks
84-41
W. Tucker Keene
Houston 31-27
Auburn
Texas A&M
S. Carolina
USC
Raiders
Eagles
Broncos
Redskins
Saints
80-45
Christopher Saul
SMU 35-33
Alabama
Texas A&M
S. Carolina
UCLA
Cowboys
Cardinals
Broncos
Giants
Saints
69-56
Houston 34-17
Alabama
Texas A&M
S..Carolina
USC
Cowboys
Cardinals
Broncos
Redskins
Saints
71-54
GAME
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Volleyball SMU clinched a top two finish in the American Athletic Conference with a 3-0 win over University of South Florida Sunday. The Mustangs sit at 21-9 (13-4 conference).
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MONDAY n NOVEMBER 25, 2013 gaming
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Xbox One gives PlayStation 4 some competition matthew costa Associate Sports Editor mcosta@smu.edu The battle for console supremacy is officially underway now that Microsoft’s anticipated system, the Xbox One, has been released to the world. But how did the bold claims and launch lineup fare against the Sony PlayStation 4 released just a week ago? While certain features of the $500 Xbox One still have a ways to go before they work as properly as Microsoft envisioned, the system’s future looks to be brighter than any competition currently on the market. It’s impossible to ignore just how large the system is. Weighing in at about nine pounds and measuring 13.1 inches by 10.8 inches, this is not an easy system to maneuver. Within the box however lies a series of upgrades that puts it well above its predecessor, the Xbox 360. Along with the system comes the Xbox One controller. It is a sleeker and smaller version of last generation’s standard on the Xbox 360. The triggers and bumpers have been raised slightly, while the two joysticks offer a much better grip. The only problem holding back the Xbox One’s controller versus the PS4’s all new DualShock 4 is the lack of a sturdy feel. While the Xbox One’s controller does feel like a nice improvement, it’s tough to say it’s better in many ways than its main competitor. Microsoft elected to go with an 8-core AMD Central Core Processor and a 500 GB hard drive. Although the increased space from the last generation is the same as Sony’s console, the lack of ability to expand the space with an external hard drive is a bit of a problem early on. This isn’t helped by nearly all
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“The Counselor” stars Brad Pitt as a cowboy alongside Michael Fassbender.
‘The Counselor’ fails to meet high expectations Courtney spalten A&E Editor cspalten@smu.edu
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Emanuel Jumatate, from Chicago, hugs his new Xbox One after he purchased it at a Best Buy Friday.
new games having to download onto the system and taking up an average of around 40 GBs. Speaking of the games, the Xbox One might not have the firepower under the hood that the PlayStation 4 does, but when it comes to first day exclusive titles, there is no comparison. The three main titles for the new Xbox, “Forza Motorsport 5,” “Ryse: Son of Rome,” and “Dead Rising 3,” are all incredibly entertaining titles that are a great showcase for the next generation of gaming. As far as a showcase goes, the feature of the Xbox One that differentiates it from other consoles is the new and much improved Kinect 2.0. While the older edition of the camera felt unresponsive and lacked any real use, Microsoft’s newest toy is now a fully integrated piece of machinery that has the potential to either sell units by itself, or scare consumers away. After signing in simply by
walking into the room in front of the Kinect, anyone can jump from game to game, features to apps with a simple outcry of, “Xbox, go to ‘blank.’” The transition is seamless, granted the user needs to be too. If a gamer wishes to play “Ryse: Son of Rome,” they’d better say “Xbox, play ‘Ryse: Son of Rome,’” and not just “Xbox, play Ryse.” Here lies the difficulty early on for the Kinect 2.0. Although it is a big step forward for voice recognition and control, the Xbox One’s most risky feature is still a bit of a work in progress. Hopefully Microsoft will look to make this much more user friendly in the near future, because as of release day, the need for 100 percent accuracy is a bit of a nuisance. In terms of user-interface, the Xbox One does a fine job of making things simple enough to visualize and use.
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The most used apps and games can be tagged for quick access on the far left of the home screen that looks nearly identical to the Windows 8 operating system. It’s clean and clear, but does need a little more precision for things as simple as finding out how much battery life the controller still has. The Xbox One is by no means a finished product, but what makes it so worthwhile for a day one purchase is its unlimited potential. The release games are fun and different, the Kinect 2.0 is a spotty piece of tech that looks to get better with age, and the hardware is a clear step up from the last generation. As with the PS4, the price is hard to overlook, but there’s so much to look forward to that anyone on the fence should know that they’ll be very happy with the newest toy on the market. RATING: 8.5/10
Just because a film has a starstudded cast and gets a lot of early hype does not mean that it will be an instant hit, as exemplified by “The Counselor,” a highly anticipated Western-thriller that failed to impress audiences. With Ridley Scott as the film’s director and a famous cast that includes Michael Fassbender, Javier Bardem, Penelope Cruz, Cameron Diaz and Brad Pitt, “The Counselor” garnered a lot of buzz before it even hit the big screen on Oct. 25. The script was written by Pulitzer Prize winning author Cormac McCarthy, of 2007’s “No Country for Old Men.” The cast full of stars and the combination of Scott and McCarthy created high expectations for the film. There was even some early Oscar buzz. Unfortunately, “The Counselor” failed to live up to expectations. The film received poor reviews and was unsuccessful at the box office. “The Counselor” cost over $25 million to make and only grossed $9 million during its widely released opening weekend. The film is very much a tale of good versus evil. Set on the Texas-Mexico border, “The Counselor” revolves around an unnamed lawyer,
played by Fassbender, who finds himself involved in drug trafficking. Once the drug deal goes wrong, the counselor finds himself unprepared to deal with the fallout from a revengeful drug cartel. Cruz stars as Laura, the counselor’s fiancee who is unaware of his involvement with the drug trade. The counselor’s contact with the cartel is a club owner named Reiner, played by Bardem, and Diaz as his girlfriend Malkina. Pitt enters the story as a cowboy named Westray who offers the counselor advice, which he doesn’t appear to listen to. Diaz’s take on the dark, felineobsessed Malkina is far different from any of the characters she is known for, and her over-the-top performance proves that Diaz seems to be best suited to star in romantic comedies. The film has received a great deal of criticism for the lack of plot and long-winded philosophical dialogue. There seem to be a lot of unanswered questions in the film, which make the plot seem underdeveloped. The end of the film leaves audiences with an unsatisfied feeling. Overall, this film is not a mustsee over the holiday break. Between the violence and sexual overtones, this movie definitely isn’t appropriate for the holiday season. The seemingly missing plot doesn’t help matters either.
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